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Cyclone Akvan Heads Toward Andhra Coast As Rains Hit Tamil Nadu And Bengal

Reported by Rohit Yadav (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - National ·

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UPDATE - follow-up to Rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu as depression to turn severe cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal by November 17: Cyclone Akvan is heading towards the Andhra Pradesh coast and is expected to reach it around November 19, while bringing heavy rain to multiple states.

Storm Path And Rains

Context

Tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal frequently intensify during the post-monsoon months, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal regions across eastern and southern India.

Background: This follows an earlier report, covered earlier on 15 Nov 2026: 'Rainfall expected in Tamil Nadu as depression to turn severe cyclonic storm over Bay of Bengal by November 17'. Read the earlier report →

What changed since yesterday

  1. Bay of Bengal depression heading towards Tamil Nadu coast
  2. Bay of Bengal depression strengthens toward severe cyclone, bringing rain to Tamil Nadu
  3. Latest

    Cyclone Akvan Heads Toward Andhra Coast As Rains Hit Tamil Nadu And Bengal

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